[Tue Jun 15 13:49:42 2021] Switch >> @​Charon @​Laura (Akane/Hexi) @​Firbolg
[Tue Jun 15 13:54:31 2021] Charon >> *The Western is a pub in Renton, with a fairly unassuming white exterior, with the name on a sign above the door. The interior is mostly a hardwood look, with seats at both the bar and around tables, including some booths. There are some sparse pieces of Australian paraphernalia around the place, mostly around the bar, including a horseshoe and ring puzzle, as is basically tradition.*

*At this hour of the morning, the pub is relatively quiet, the occupants being a pair of dwarves in a corner booth that look to have been drinking all night, an elf in a business suit at the bar that looks like they just woke up, and the bartender, a troll who gives of the general impression of the kind of bartender that is a permanent fixture, has been there since the pub opened, and will be there until either he or the pub are no longer operating. All of these people are openly carrying a sidearm of some sort.*

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[Tue Jun 15 13:56:09 2021] Charon >> *Charon is waiting in a booth somewhat away from the pubs other occupants, a longneck VB in hand and an unopened one close by.*
[Tue Jun 15 14:01:49 2021] Switch >> Switch:*Switch pulls up outside on his Mirage and hops off, strapping his helmet to the bike and letting it take a circuit closeby.*
*He heads inside, shaking his ears and sniffing the air to get his bearings. He walks towards Charon instincively before he even spots him.*
[Tue Jun 15 14:05:34 2021] Charon >> *Charon gives him a nod as he approaches, dropping a white noise generator onto the table.*

<PM Switch: "Mark" in this place.>

*As Charon predicted, the other occupants of the pub give Switch a curious look, but otherwise go back to their business quickly enough*

((I'll be extraordinarily intermittent here guys, sorry, as I said in OOC))
[Tue Jun 15 14:11:02 2021] Switch >> *Switch carries a presence of dread, sitting down with Charon after a sharp eyed glance over his shoulder.*
"Hello there, Mark, it's Eric. How are you?"
[Tue Jun 15 14:15:28 2021] Laura (Akane/Hexi) >> *Akane pulls up outside on her Mirage and makes her way inside looking around*
[Tue Jun 15 14:15:50 2021] Charon >> "Yeah, been alright. Yourself? Don't worry about the jenny getting spotted by the way, no-one cares."

"Anyone else joining us? Hope you didn't hand out that .loc *too* liberally."
[Tue Jun 15 14:16:19 2021] Switch >> "Looking at, oh, here she is."
[Tue Jun 15 14:16:27 2021] Charon >> *Akane, dressed as she is, gets looks the same way Switch did, but then people go back to their business.*
[Tue Jun 15 14:17:19 2021] Switch >> *Switch leans around the booth and motions Akane over with a head nod. When she's closer, he slides over.*
[Tue Jun 15 14:17:32 2021] Laura (Akane/Hexi) >> *She makes her way over and sits down*
[Tue Jun 15 14:18:19 2021] Switch >> "You remember Mark?"
[Tue Jun 15 14:18:37 2021] Switch >> *He says to Akane, motioning to Charon.*
[Tue Jun 15 14:18:54 2021] Charon >> *Charon gives Akane a nod.*

"And Eric?" *He motions back at Switch, smiling amusedly.*
[Tue Jun 15 14:19:41 2021] Laura (Akane/Hexi) >> *she nods* "hello"
[Tue Jun 15 14:20:26 2021] Switch >> "Yeah, of course she does. I invited her." *Switch says, before looking away.*
[Tue Jun 15 14:20:29 2021] Charon >> ((I know Charon knows the name she goes by in public, but I can't recall it dman it.))
[Tue Jun 15 14:21:07 2021] Charon >> "You find the place alright Akka?"
[Tue Jun 15 14:21:34 2021] Laura (Akane/Hexi) >> "Yes, it wassent to hard Mark"
[Tue Jun 15 14:21:54 2021] Laura (Akane/Hexi) >> "and im used to the looks" *she slightly smiles*
[Tue Jun 15 14:22:40 2021] Firbolg >> *Firbolg wanders in and takes a wee look around*
[Tue Jun 15 14:22:43 2021] Switch >> "One more inbound, but who knows when he'll get here."
[Tue Jun 15 14:23:34 2021] Switch >> "You know him?" *Switch asks, sniffing the air as he points towards the door.*
[Tue Jun 15 14:23:58 2021] Firbolg >> *Firbolg nods and wanders over to take a seat*

"Sorry I'm a touch behind."
[Tue Jun 15 14:24:24 2021] Charon >> *Firbolg gets glances, only slightly more disinterested ones than Switch and Akane received.*
[Tue Jun 15 14:26:04 2021] Switch >> "Null sheen. I'm Eric, this is Akane, and of course you know Mark."
[Tue Jun 15 14:26:40 2021] Firbolg >> *Firbolg nods*

"Aye, Tom, glad to be invited"
[Tue Jun 15 14:27:27 2021] Switch >> "Good to hear. Since we're all here, first round?"
[Tue Jun 15 14:27:54 2021] Firbolg >> "I'll just have one, I'm still recovering from last night."
[Tue Jun 15 14:28:39 2021] Switch >> "Right. I'll head up. You two, drinks?"
[Tue Jun 15 14:30:00 2021] Laura (Akane/Hexi) >> "A beer please" ((Laura dose not know alcohol))
[Tue Jun 15 14:32:04 2021] Charon >> *Charon finishes his drink and gives Switch a nod*

"If we're doing rounds, I'll keep my usual offer of putting the drinks on my tab to myself. I'll be after VB, it'll be on tap for pots."
[Tue Jun 15 14:36:00 2021] Firbolg >> "Oh, yeah, I'll have a VB, want to give that a go."
[Tue Jun 15 14:40:08 2021] Charon >> "Sounds like pots all around."
[Tue Jun 15 14:40:43 2021] Firbolg >> "Aye sounds like it, any craic anyway? Any news?"
[Tue Jun 15 14:40:46 2021] Switch >> "Right. Excuse me." *Switch will head up and have a brief conversation with the bartender, stalling while he searches the matrix, ordering four of Charon's preference.*
[Tue Jun 15 14:41:32 2021] Laura (Akane/Hexi) >> ((sorry a bit distracted))
[Tue Jun 15 14:49:22 2021] Charon >> *Charon puts his empty off to the side.*
"Had work earlier. That's about it. Managed to sweat out the combat drugs, so now I'm loading up on drinks while I try and get Switch to tell a story."
[Tue Jun 15 14:50:11 2021] Firbolg >> "That's fair, I think I remember talking to you briefly last night."
[Tue Jun 15 14:52:48 2021] Switch >> *Switch returns, balancing beers on his cyberarm.*
"Here." *He says quietly, setting them down.*

"Smaller than I expected." *He exhales as he sits.* "Miss anything?"
[Tue Jun 15 14:53:42 2021] Firbolg >> "Feck all, we're just asking about what's new. Mark was working, I was drinking. So nothing new really."
[Tue Jun 15 14:55:18 2021] Charon >> *Charon grabs a drink and sits back comfortably, perfectly at ease.*
[Tue Jun 15 14:55:27 2021] Charon >> "Pretty much."
[Tue Jun 15 14:57:15 2021] Laura (Akane/Hexi) >> *Akane nods* "Yahh work has been a little dry, had a short job, paid fine but nothing major"
[Tue Jun 15 14:58:04 2021] Switch >> "I'd have been a much better fit here before all this happened." *He looks at his hands, the backs covered in hair.*
"Used to be a regular at Banshee, before a certain job make me like this. Don't take safety for granted."
[Tue Jun 15 15:00:58 2021] Firbolg >> "Banshee, hah, haven't been, maybe I should."
[Tue Jun 15 15:00:59 2021] Charon >> "Generally don't. But don't worry about fitting in here too much. Decent crowd here."
[Tue Jun 15 15:03:12 2021] Switch >> "Hopefully. The bartender, he seemed like he knew exactly what I was about to get. Helpful. You a regular here?"
[Tue Jun 15 15:03:59 2021] Laura (Akane/Hexi) >> *Akane has stayed mostly silent looking around a little from time to time*
[Tue Jun 15 15:04:55 2021] Charon >> "Could just be Sully figured out what you wanted just from reading you."
[Tue Jun 15 15:05:48 2021] Firbolg >> "You know you're a regular when you head up to the bar and they've already got your drink ready for you. Legend."
[Tue Jun 15 15:06:22 2021] Switch >> *Switch nods in return, lifting his glass and taking a drink. He's face stiffens, and he clears his throat.*
"No, I think he figured out I was buying for you. Not my typical drink."
[Tue Jun 15 15:07:22 2021] Switch >> "Got a new taste since the change."
[Tue Jun 15 15:07:50 2021] Switch >> "Yeah, I have a bar like that, Tom. The barkeep is a real knockout."
[Tue Jun 15 15:08:09 2021] Charon >> *Charon drinks.*
"That a pun?"
[Tue Jun 15 15:08:33 2021] Firbolg >> *Firbolg nods appreciatively for the beer and takes a long drink of it.*
[Tue Jun 15 15:09:08 2021] Switch >> *Switch cracks his composure, smiling into his drink.*
"*Hmm,* story behind that."
[Tue Jun 15 15:09:59 2021] Charon >> *Charon sets his glass down for a moment*
"Well, that's what we're here for. That and day drinking."
[Tue Jun 15 15:11:30 2021] Switch >> *Switch goes for a long drink then sets the glass down.* "She shot me, knocked some sense into me, right off my bike. Always given me what I ask for, to say the least."
[Tue Jun 15 15:11:59 2021] Switch >> pk;edit Switch goes for a long drink then sets the glass down. "She shot me. Knocked some sense into me, right off my bike. Always given me what I ask for, to say the least."
[Tue Jun 15 15:12:31 2021] Switch >> *He smiles, looking down and shaking his head.*
[Tue Jun 15 15:13:28 2021] Charon >> "Sounds like a dangerous woman." *Charon resumes drinking.*
[Tue Jun 15 15:13:55 2021] Firbolg >> "Somehow I get the notion that's what Eric looks for"
[Tue Jun 15 15:16:03 2021] Switch >> *Switch chuckles.* "Dangerous woman, can confirm. And uh, yeah I guess. But who isn't?"
[Tue Jun 15 15:17:54 2021] Charon >> "I dunno, someone who wants a quiet life?" *Charon jokes.*
[Tue Jun 15 15:17:59 2021] Laura (Akane/Hexi) >> *Akane has waved her hand over the drink out of habit before drinking*
[Tue Jun 15 15:18:23 2021] Laura (Akane/Hexi) >> "I doubt that's really an option for any of us"
[Tue Jun 15 15:18:50 2021] Charon >> *Charon chuckles at Akanes habitual hand waving, though he doesn't bring it up.*
[Tue Jun 15 15:19:12 2021] Switch >> "Quiet life, in this city? Don't think that's an option for anyone."
[Tue Jun 15 15:19:32 2021] Laura (Akane/Hexi) >> ((He knows the reason now! dont bother her about it XD))
[Tue Jun 15 15:19:46 2021] Charon >> ((Does he?))
[Tue Jun 15 15:20:09 2021] Firbolg >> "Aye, well, there's no harm in wanting one, whether it's reasonable or not is another matter."
[Tue Jun 15 15:20:20 2021] Charon >> "I dunno, Tom might decide to settle down and become a wageslave someday."
[Tue Jun 15 15:22:20 2021] Firbolg >> "I've already been one, not sure if I could hack doing it here."
[Tue Jun 15 15:23:01 2021] Laura (Akane/Hexi) >> "Always need for ore street docs"
[Tue Jun 15 15:23:15 2021] Laura (Akane/Hexi) >> pk; edit "Always need for more street docs"
[Tue Jun 15 15:25:12 2021] Switch >> *Switch says barely over his glass, just before a sip,* "Wageslave or not, the city isn't quiet. Firefights, corrupt security, critters in the alleys, gangs everywhere. Medical work makes a killing, if you do open up your own practice. Just be aware that you aren't on anyone else's turf."
[Tue Jun 15 15:28:02 2021] Firbolg >> "I've no delusions that if I manage to open a practice I could rake it in. But this city is swarming with people who need medical help and can't afford it, I might not get rich that way but who really wants to be anyway? Can't bring it with you when you're gone."
[Tue Jun 15 15:29:38 2021] Firbolg >> "You have received without paying, so give without pay."
[Tue Jun 15 15:29:38 2021] Laura (Akane/Hexi) >> "leave it to those that come after perhaps" *she sips her beer*
[Tue Jun 15 15:30:15 2021] Switch >> *Switch purses his lips, then exhales through his nose.*
[Tue Jun 15 15:30:51 2021] Firbolg >> ||4 hits composure||
[Tue Jun 15 15:35:31 2021] Charon >> *Charon glances between Switch and Firbolg over the top of his glass as he empties it, then sets the empty down on the table.*
[Tue Jun 15 15:35:59 2021] Charon >> "To each their own, eh Switch?"
[Tue Jun 15 15:36:02 2021] Firbolg >> "Sorry, religion and politics. I'll drop it."
[Tue Jun 15 15:36:25 2021] Charon >> pk;edit "To each their own, eh Eric?"
[Tue Jun 15 15:37:09 2021] Laura (Akane/Hexi) >> "perhaps a good thing" *she sips her beer*
[Tue Jun 15 15:37:34 2021] Switch >> *Switch shakes his head.* "Can't work forever. Get paid while you can."
[Tue Jun 15 15:37:50 2021] Switch >> "Aim to retire someday."
[Tue Jun 15 15:38:13 2021] Switch >> "Nobody should work themselves into the grave."
[Tue Jun 15 15:39:13 2021] Laura (Akane/Hexi) >> "I doubt i'll end up there. Retirement for someone who's whole deal is to take a shotgun to the face and still stand, at some point it will take me down"
[Tue Jun 15 15:39:56 2021] Charon >> *Charon chuckles.*
"I'll retire when I'm fifty. Unless I don't. Maybe I'll save up the big bucks and Leonise."
[Tue Jun 15 15:40:38 2021] Switch >> *Switch glances at Charon, then back into his glass.* "I just want out alive."
[Tue Jun 15 15:40:44 2021] Firbolg >> "Didn't you say before you've technically retired before?"
[Tue Jun 15 15:41:34 2021] Charon >> "Can't hold that against you, Eric. And sort of, Tom. It didn't suit me."
[Tue Jun 15 15:43:02 2021] Switch >> "Prior retirement? Your turn for a story?"
[Tue Jun 15 15:43:50 2021] Charon >> *He fiddles with his empty glass.*

"Not much of a story, really."
[Tue Jun 15 15:44:53 2021] Charon >> *He glances around to see the state of everyone's drinks.*
[Tue Jun 15 15:45:07 2021] Laura (Akane/Hexi) >> *Akane's is half full*
[Tue Jun 15 15:45:47 2021] Charon >> *He shrugs.* "Suppose I can get it out before the next round."
[Tue Jun 15 15:46:15 2021] Switch >> *Switch tilts his glass, looking at the last gulp before downing it.*
[Tue Jun 15 15:46:48 2021] Switch >> *Switch clears his throat and coughs.*
[Tue Jun 15 15:47:09 2021] Charon >> "Used to do contract work back in Oz. Did it for about fifteen years. Quasi-legal drek, you know how it is."
[Tue Jun 15 15:47:32 2021] Switch >> "Contract work. Scans."
[Tue Jun 15 15:47:56 2021] Laura (Akane/Hexi) >> *Akane nods* "I believe you said something about that before, but nothing in detail"
[Tue Jun 15 15:49:10 2021] Firbolg >> "I gather it was tricky though."
[Tue Jun 15 15:49:36 2021] Charon >> *He shrugs again* "Got sick of it. Quit. Had enough saved up for a sort of... *soft* retirement, you know? Not enough to live in luxury per se, but enough to keep a roof over my head."
[Tue Jun 15 15:49:58 2021] Switch >> "Now you're here."
[Tue Jun 15 15:50:06 2021] Laura (Akane/Hexi) >> "and now you work again"
[Tue Jun 15 15:50:19 2021] Switch >> *Switch looks to Akane and nods.*
[Tue Jun 15 15:50:53 2021] Switch >> *Switch looks to Akane and nods, then back at Charon.*
[Tue Jun 15 15:51:03 2021] Firbolg >> "I'm surrounded with mind readers"
[Tue Jun 15 15:51:22 2021] Switch >> *Switch looks to Akane and nods, then back at Charon.*
[Tue Jun 15 15:52:25 2021] Charon >> "A month after I quit I drew my pistol on some dumb kid who spooked me in a grocery store. And other things."

*He taps his glass gently on the table.*
"Like I said, retirement didn't suit me."
[Tue Jun 15 15:52:27 2021] Laura (Akane/Hexi) >> "Not a mind reader, just got a few useful upgrades" *she smiles slightly and sips the rest of her beer*
[Tue Jun 15 15:54:59 2021] Charon >> "Long story short, a mate got me into the shadows, I saved up to get out of the country, and now I'm here."
*He grins*
"And now, I get to pick and choose my work, and get paid handsomely for it."
[Tue Jun 15 15:58:47 2021] Laura (Akane/Hexi) >> "A good reason for a change in profession, though I've found it to be a bit restless"
[Tue Jun 15 15:59:04 2021] Firbolg >> "Ahhhh, bollocks, sorry mate."
[Tue Jun 15 15:59:14 2021] Charon >> "Been running two years now, though I'd say I didn't really make my mark until I came to Seattle."
[Tue Jun 15 16:02:03 2021] Charon >> "Suits me just fine so far."
[Tue Jun 15 16:03:19 2021] Laura (Akane/Hexi) >> "I'm quite fine with it, been hired for surprisingly less murder than i expected to be honest"
[Tue Jun 15 16:04:20 2021] Laura (Akane/Hexi) >> *the rolls round her glass* "considering i'm more of a lethal combatant, hard to knock someone out with a blade without hurting them"
[Tue Jun 15 16:06:10 2021] Firbolg >> "Well, I've only done the one, but at least I'm still kicking and it gave me a better insight into the work I think."
[Tue Jun 15 16:06:43 2021] Charon >> *Charon stands*
"Right, next round's my shout, eh?"
[Tue Jun 15 16:07:24 2021] Charon >> *He quickly ducks over to the bar, flashing Sully four fingers before he even gets halfway.*
[Tue Jun 15 16:07:55 2021] Switch >> *Switch nods, quiet.*
[Tue Jun 15 16:08:06 2021] Laura (Akane/Hexi) >> "sure Mark"

"And that job was properly not the cleanest for a new blood Irish"
[Tue Jun 15 16:10:44 2021] Firbolg >> "Feck it I'll stick to drinking for one round each."
[Tue Jun 15 16:12:28 2021] Charon >> *Charon returns with four glasses, placing them down on the table and sliding one over towards Switch, then grabbing his own and sitting down again*

((Switch has cider in front of him instead of VB.))
[Tue Jun 15 16:13:42 2021] Firbolg >> *Firbolg nods appreciatively and takes a drink*

"Well, maybe it wasn't, but that's life."
[Tue Jun 15 16:14:18 2021] Charon >> "Messy jobs happen."
[Tue Jun 15 16:14:44 2021] Charon >> "Some might say it's a good thing to get one out of the way on your first job."
[Tue Jun 15 16:15:03 2021] Laura (Akane/Hexi) >> "you handled it fine" *she takes a second drink*
[Tue Jun 15 16:15:33 2021] Firbolg >> *Firbolg just nods and takes a drink*
[Tue Jun 15 16:16:39 2021] Charon >> *Charon sips at his drink, glancing to see if Switch prefers this drink over the VB.*
[Tue Jun 15 16:17:13 2021] Charon >> "Could be worse. Could be dead. Can't say I've lost a teammate yet though."
[Tue Jun 15 16:18:11 2021] Firbolg >> "Which is all you can really ask for"
[Tue Jun 15 16:19:52 2021] Switch >> "Thanks, Mark." *Switch takes a sip, nodding and not making as bad a face.*
"It's hard. Changes the way you see things. I've done things I didn't think I would, because I would have lost a teammate if I didn't act."
[Tue Jun 15 16:22:05 2021] Charon >> "Mmm. Can't win them all though."
[Tue Jun 15 16:22:46 2021] Firbolg >> "At least you've managed to live through them all, win or lose."
[Tue Jun 15 16:24:41 2021] Laura (Akane/Hexi) >> *Akane just sips her drink* ||3 hit composure||
[Tue Jun 15 16:25:38 2021] Firbolg >> ||5 hits||
[Tue Jun 15 16:25:56 2021] Charon >> "That said, can think of a few people I'd go the extra mile for, so to speak."
[Tue Jun 15 16:26:34 2021] Laura (Akane/Hexi) >> ||Akane hesitates a little at the talk about dead teammates||
[Tue Jun 15 16:28:10 2021] Firbolg >> "Well, the important thing is we're all still kicking anyway. Here's to it staying that way"

*He raises his drink*
[Tue Jun 15 16:28:49 2021] Charon >> *Charon toasts to that.*
[Tue Jun 15 16:29:25 2021] Switch >> *Switch lifts his barely touched cider, then takes a long drink.*
[Tue Jun 15 16:32:50 2021] Laura (Akane/Hexi) >> *Akane toasts with them and takes a drink*
[Tue Jun 15 16:33:29 2021] Laura (Akane/Hexi) >> "I think I'll flip to something else after this one" *she set down the VB*
[Tue Jun 15 16:34:27 2021] Firbolg >> "Slainte" *Firbolg takes a big drink*
[Tue Jun 15 16:34:41 2021] Charon >> *Charon takes a long drink, most of his glass, then gives Akane a nod.*
"Fair enough mate."
[Tue Jun 15 16:35:11 2021] Firbolg >> "Anyway, you promised us a story of a prank Switch"
[Tue Jun 15 16:37:04 2021] Switch >> "Oh, yeah. Yeah, I did." *Switch focuses back up.*
[Tue Jun 15 16:40:08 2021] Charon >> *Charon leans in to listen*
[Tue Jun 15 16:46:32 2021] Switch >> "So, headed to Fenris Nacht one night. It's your, uh, typical Seattle evening. I'm gonna meet a runner friend of mine, a bit like today. Sent the invites, but had kept up comms while the group was in transit."
[Tue Jun 15 16:47:05 2021] Switch >> *He takes a sip.*
[Tue Jun 15 16:47:13 2021] Charon >> ||Alas it is 3AM here and I must sleep. Charon will make friendly conversation and make sure no-one fucks up his pub.||
[Tue Jun 15 16:48:57 2021] Firbolg >> *Firbolg nods along as he takes a drink*
[Tue Jun 15 16:51:45 2021] Switch >> "So, uh, they show up, thinking they're the only one I invited. We chat for a sec while the second person I invited gets out of the cab down the street. Thing is, the second is a disguise specialist, dressed as a bombshell. We had been messaging, so I say to the infil, 'Hey, I bet I could pick them up.'" *Switch chuffs.*
[Tue Jun 15 16:51:50 2021] Laura (Akane/Hexi) >> ((||alas I have to go shopping so I'll be slower||))
[Tue Jun 15 16:53:29 2021] Firbolg >> "Riiiiiight, I see where this is going."
[Tue Jun 15 16:55:20 2021] Switch >> "They didn't believe me, so I walk up and play out the whole thing, having messaged the disguise spec as I'm walking up. They play along, and suddenly, I have, uh, acquired this hot chick hanging off of me, baffling the infil. To be fair, I wouldn't have believed it either, but we kept up the charade, nearly the whole night."
[Tue Jun 15 16:56:51 2021] Switch >> "Near the end, they sneak off together and slot each others brains out while I leave them to their business."
[Tue Jun 15 16:58:22 2021] Switch >> "Next day, the infil tries to rub it in, but I pre-empted them. They were, and still are, happy together. At least, far as I know."
[Tue Jun 15 16:58:38 2021] Firbolg >> "Fair does, always fun to mess about with mates a bit."
[Tue Jun 15 16:59:30 2021] Switch >> "Yeah. Funny to me that a little joke went that far, and to think it ended so well."
[Tue Jun 15 17:00:13 2021] Switch >> "Good for them." *He nods and smiles.*
[Tue Jun 15 17:01:04 2021] Firbolg >> "Maybe you should start offering your wingman services!"
[Tue Jun 15 17:01:33 2021] Switch >> "What, scaring people into slotting other people?"
[Tue Jun 15 17:02:38 2021] Switch >> *He scoffs, laughing.*
"Not that smooth. Just got lucky. And uh, don't tell that story anywhere. The people involved are still around."
[Tue Jun 15 17:03:06 2021] Switch >> "Especially on the host."
[Tue Jun 15 17:03:35 2021] Firbolg >> "My lips are sealed lad, not a word."
[Tue Jun 15 17:03:41 2021] Laura (Akane/Hexi) >> *Akane nods* "lips sealed"
[Tue Jun 15 17:05:07 2021] Firbolg >> "It is a good story though" *he finishes his drink and looks around at everyone elses.*

"My round?"
[Tue Jun 15 17:05:29 2021] Laura (Akane/Hexi) >> "can't say I ever had such a story" 
*Akane finishes her beer*

"Sure Irish"
[Tue Jun 15 17:08:04 2021] Firbolg >> "You changing drinks Akane?"
[Tue Jun 15 17:11:03 2021] Switch >> *Switch looks at his cider, still half full. His eyes narrow and he takes a deep breath. With determination, he tips the cider up and drinks it steady until the glass is empty. He exhales hard and nods.* "Forty cal, bottle, please."
[Tue Jun 15 17:13:15 2021] Laura (Akane/Hexi) >> "bit of sake, would be nice"
[Tue Jun 15 17:13:38 2021] Firbolg >> *Firbolg nods and heads up to get the next round*
[Tue Jun 15 17:14:56 2021] Laura (Akane/Hexi) >> "I don't think anyone minds of you finish a glass Switch, if you don't like it"
[Tue Jun 15 17:18:00 2021] Switch >> "I can handle it. Just, uh, different. Sense of smell, taste, its more sensitive than it used to be. Nose"
[Tue Jun 15 17:18:29 2021] Switch >> pk;edit "I can handle it. Just, uh, different. Sense of smell, taste, its more sensitive than it used to be."
[Tue Jun 15 17:20:40 2021] Firbolg >> *Firbolg comes back over with everyones drink requests.*

"Seemed surprised when I asked for sake but they had a bottle floating about."
[Tue Jun 15 17:21:41 2021] Laura (Akane/Hexi) >> *she nods* "all good, I knew they had some cause Charon bought me one and I assume it was from here"
[Tue Jun 15 17:23:51 2021] Laura (Akane/Hexi) >> "I don't know if it's similar Switch, but I had a similar problem with my ears when I first got them upgraded, being much more sensitive to sounds" *she tabs her mostly cyber looking ears* "that said I think mine would be easier to deal with than yours, helped with dampers installed"
[Tue Jun 15 17:24:51 2021] Switch >> "Should have expected it from the *Daishō* the moment she walked in. I would."
[Tue Jun 15 17:26:13 2021] Switch >> *Switch looks over with piqued interest, scanning the cyberware over.* "Interesting."
[Tue Jun 15 17:26:27 2021] Firbolg >> "Dai-what?"
[Tue Jun 15 17:27:06 2021] Switch >> "The swords. The big and small."
[Tue Jun 15 17:27:22 2021] Laura (Akane/Hexi) >> *she nods* "Daishō, it's what it's called when someonr carries both a katana and a wakizashi, though in my case I have two of the latter"
[Tue Jun 15 17:30:00 2021] Firbolg >> "Riiiiiight, what exactly is the difference? Is it just a different name for different lengths?"
[Tue Jun 15 17:30:10 2021] Laura (Akane/Hexi) >> ||any details on the ware you want?||
[Tue Jun 15 17:30:37 2021] Laura (Akane/Hexi) >> "Different lengths, different uses, different fighting styles"
[Tue Jun 15 17:30:49 2021] Switch >> ((||Is it above R4?||))
[Tue Jun 15 17:31:05 2021] Laura (Akane/Hexi) >> ((R1 ears and R1 eyes))
[Tue Jun 15 17:31:43 2021] Laura (Akane/Hexi) >> *Akane nods to SciBit* "Hello SciBit"
[Tue Jun 15 17:31:57 2021] Firbolg >> "Hey there"
[Tue Jun 15 17:32:04 2021] Switch >> *Switch sniffs the air and smiles as Sci walks in.* "A dangerous woman."
[Tue Jun 15 17:32:11 2021] Firbolg >> *Firbolg nods at Sci*

"What're you drinking?"
[Tue Jun 15 17:32:16 2021] Switch >> "Hey Sci."
[Tue Jun 15 17:32:54 2021] Laura (Akane/Hexi) >> *Akane raises and eyebrow and puts two and two together from earlier*
[Tue Jun 15 17:34:40 2021] Switch >> "Oh, uh, Tom, Akane, and Mark." *He points to Firbolg, Akane, and Charon in order.*
[Tue Jun 15 17:36:29 2021] Laura (Akane/Hexi) >> *she shugs* "or Nomi really your choice, both are names"
[Tue Jun 15 17:37:12 2021] Firbolg >> "Well, Sci, what's your poison?"
[Tue Jun 15 17:40:17 2021] Firbolg >> *Firbolg nods and goes back up to the bar to get Sci her drink*
[Tue Jun 15 17:43:42 2021] Laura (Akane/Hexi) >> "Just socializing I think, don't believe the intention was to get smashed" *she has her usual slight smile*
[Tue Jun 15 17:45:07 2021] Switch >> *Switch pulls Sci in closer.* "I'm day drinking." *He says with absolute certainty.*
[Tue Jun 15 17:45:30 2021] Switch >> "Also, I may have mentioned that time you shot me."
[Tue Jun 15 17:45:39 2021] Firbolg >> *Firbolg comes back and pops the drink in front of Sci*

"Hair of the dog for me."
[Tue Jun 15 17:46:40 2021] Switch >> *Switch lifts his Ares 40 Cal. and takes a smiling swig.*
[Tue Jun 15 17:49:04 2021] Switch >> "Cracked a rib or two, that one time."
[Tue Jun 15 17:49:32 2021] Laura (Akane/Hexi) >> *Akane raises an eyebrow but doesn't say anything and just sips her sake*
[Tue Jun 15 17:49:34 2021] Firbolg >> *Firbolg just glances between the two as they list off injuries*
[Tue Jun 15 17:51:05 2021] Switch >> "Simpler times. Back when I could go to a normal bar and not worry if I'm going to spark a fight."
[Tue Jun 15 17:54:10 2021] Firbolg >> "Sorry you've to deal with that Switch, still, shows which bars you're better off in right?"
[Tue Jun 15 18:13:02 2021] Laura (Akane/Hexi) >> *Akane nods in agreement with Firbolg*
[Tue Jun 15 18:17:44 2021] Switch >> *Switch sighs, then reclines.* "Not that simple. Not that rosy. Luckily, having a name made for myself means something in this city. Not a big name, but enough to show I'm not going to get myself in trouble. Can't blame them for worrying though. I've seen me. I know what I am. I can understand why a bar full of awakened would collectively tell me to frag off."
[Tue Jun 15 18:20:55 2021] Switch >> "But, I do know a place where the bartender knows what I'm going to ask for before I even say it."
[Tue Jun 15 18:21:17 2021] Switch >> "That's a good bar."
[Tue Jun 15 18:22:45 2021] Switch >> "So, my story is over. Who's next?"
[Tue Jun 15 18:24:11 2021] Laura (Akane/Hexi) >> *Akane just sips her sake again*
[Tue Jun 15 18:25:14 2021] Firbolg >> "I'm afraid my stories tend not to be all that entertaining. Unless of course they're ones where I make an arse of myself. And lord knows that's a specialty skill."
[Tue Jun 15 18:26:58 2021] Laura (Akane/Hexi) >> "mine are... Not fit for this environment" *she sips her sake*
[Tue Jun 15 18:33:40 2021] Firbolg >> "As good a reason as any, was there any reason you decided to open a bar at the end of the day?"
[Tue Jun 15 18:36:01 2021] Switch >> "Pretty successful, all things considered."
[Tue Jun 15 18:36:29 2021] Laura (Akane/Hexi) >> *akane nods* "quite pleasant there"
[Tue Jun 15 18:37:48 2021] Firbolg >> "Lord knows it's one of the better spots to hang out anyway. Akane, if you could open a business tomorrow, money is no object, what would you open?"